5 Things to Know About Eco-Friendly Coolers

The most eco-friendly cooler is the one you already own Reusing, borrowing, or buying a used hard cooler secondhand is greener than buying anything new.

Insulated bags beat hard coolers for sustainability They use less material and energy to produce, and pack flatter for storage. Look for bags with recycled polyester or natural fiber insulation like wool or hemp.

Avoid single-use Styrofoam coolers entirely They are essentially landfill waste with handles and have no place in an eco-friendly choice.

If you buy a hard cooler, choose one built to last decades Rotomolded polyethylene coolers are durable. Buy them used to avoid the carbon footprint of manufacturing a new one.

The planet needs you to use what you have, not buy more The greenest option is always not buying anything new.